Taiwan’s government said a legal change to budget rules could derail its 2025 spending plan, underscoring challenges the opposition is posing to the new leader of the democracy at the core of China-US tensions. An amendment passed by the opposition that ...
China warns US to stop arming Taiwan after Biden approves $571M in military aid
China has warned the U.S. that it is making "dangerous moves" by providing Taiwan with an additional $571 million in defense materials, which was authorized by President Biden on Saturday. In addition ...
Makers of Taiwan’s ‘Zero Day’ TV series set around invasion fear backlash from China
A Chinese war plane goes missing near Taiwan. China sends swarms of military boats and planes for a blockade as Taiwan goes on a war footing. Panic ensues on the streets of Taipei.
Residents near Taipei Dome complain of concert’s ‘earthquake-like’ vibrations
Residents living near the Taipei Dome complained of “earthquake-like” vibrations on Saturday night that they said were caused by tens of thousands of fans jumping during a performance by pop superstar ...
China says US ‘playing with fire’ after latest military aid for Taiwan
The $571 million in military assistance comes on top of Biden's authorization of $567 million for the same purposes in late September. The military sales include $265 million for ...
China Warns US of Taiwan Red Line: ‘Playing With Fire’
China rebuked new United States' military aid to Taiwan, saying on Sunday that Washington is "playing with fire." A spokesperson for China's foreign ministry said Beijing would take "all necessary ...
China says US is ‘playing with fire’ after latest military aid for Taiwan
The Chinese government is protesting the latest American announcements of military sales and assistance to Taiwan, warning the United States that it is “playing with fire.” ...
Beijing lodges ‘serious protest’ with US after latest arms pledge for Taiwan
Decision is ‘severe breach’ of US commitment to not support ‘Taiwan independence’, Chinese foreign ministry statement says.
Taiwan political drama erupts over top court’s fate in last days of 2024
TAIPEI -- Taiwan's opposition coalition has forced through bills including one that risks effectively suspending the top court, sparking protests from lawyers and a political crisis that could drag on into 2025.
China calls Taiwan a ‘red line’, criticises new US military aid to island
China criticised new U.S. military aid to Taiwan on Sunday, saying the $571 million package seriously violates the "one China principle" and provisions of joint communiques between China and the U.S.
Taipei hosts Santa-themed deadlift contest for seniors
Taiwan's capital Taipei hosts a deadlift competition for seniors with a Christmas theme, attracting 45 participants aged 70 and above. 90-year-old competitor Cheng Chen Chin-mei set a new personal ...
Weightlifting Taiwan granny, 90, garners cheers, health benefits at gym
Cheng Chen Chin-Mei beamed broadly as she hoisted a 35-kg (77-pound) weightlifting bar to her waist, dropped it and waved confidently to the enthusiastic crowd in a competition in Taipei.
Biden approves $571 million in defense support for Taiwan
U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday agreed to provide $571.3 million in defense support for Taiwan, the White House said, while the State Department approved the potential sale to the island of $265 ...
Taipei’s sniffer dogs help detect sick trees to improve urban safety
Taipei finds about 300 to 400 trees infected with the deadly brown root rot disease and around 30 per cent are detected by sniffer dogs.
Watch: Taiwan Lawmakers Brawl Over Controversial Bills
Several lawmakers were injured during the confrontation, according to Taiwanese media reports, though the extent of their injuries remains unclear.
Taipei deploys sniffer dogs that can detect sick trees
In Taipei, authorities are pre-empting falling trees with a team of sniffer dogs. Some specialise in detecting brown root rot disease, which attacks tree roots and causes decay. The fungal infection ...